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Report on Resources — Continued
2002/03 Resource Summary — Explanation of Significant
Variances
| Core Business |
Surplus / (Deficit) |
Explanation of Variance |
| Emergency Health Services |
(17,805) |
This deficit is the result of increased
call volumes and enhanced training for paramedics. |
| Medical Services Plan |
56,793 |
This surplus is the result of: implementation
delays in Primary Health Care projects; underspending physician
services; and reduced utilization of Supplementary Benefits
services. |
| PharmaCare |
(9,391) |
This deficit is due to the delayed implementation
of Fair PharmaCare. |
| Regional Health Sector Funding |
(36,341) |
This deficit results from two issues:
(1) one-time Home and Community Care transition funding to
health authorities, and (2) transfer of the Home Oxygen Program
from PharmaCare (the budget is reflected in PharmaCare). |
| Debt Service Costs |
27,826 |
This surplus is due to reduced debt servicing
charges from the Ministry of Finance. |
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